Vernon T. Huckleberry, 85, of Oklahoma City, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2008. He was born on November 21, 1922 to George and Ollie Huckleberry. He attended Oklahoma State University earning a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. He married the love of his life, Roseanne Dye, to whom he was married nearly 40 years until her death in January, 1983. Vernon served in the United States Army during World War II in Burma, India, and China. He was a member of IEEE and established the Environmental Division of OG&E before retiring.

Vernon is survived by his two children son, Robert Huckleberry of Oklahoma City and wife Angie daughter, Diane Mills of Killeen, Texas four grandchildren, Tabitha Fine and husband Andrew, Corban Huckleberry, James Dan Matthews and wife Heather, and Lydia Matthews and six great-grandchildren. Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, George and Ollie Huckleberry sister, Ruby and beloved wife, Roseanne. Vernon was a wonderful story teller, delightfully stubborn, incredibly outgoing, and able to make a friend anywhere. God loves him and we love him. Funeral services will be held at Mercer Adams in Bethany Oklahoma on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 10am.

Graveside service and burial will be at Konawa Cemetery at 2:30pm. Memorial contributions in honor of Vernon Huckleberry can be made to Grace Given Ministries at 4200 Perimeter Center Dr. Suite 245, Okla. City, OK 73112.